Vertical Structures Intern - Summer 2025 - VHB

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s NYC, NY, office is looking for a Vertical Structures Intern to join our team. The successful intern candidate will learn technical skills and computational software programs necessary to assist in the completion of transportation projects throughout the state and northeast region.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with numerous VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects in a timely manner.
• Assist engineers with creation of construction documents utilizing CAD and BIM software.
• Perform structural analysis, design, and detailing tasks as assigned by senior structural engineers.
• Prepare written documents, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to coordinate design both internally with VHB staff and externally with clients and other design professionals.
• Exhibits initiative and high attention to precision and accuracy while completing assigned tasks.
• Able to follow instructions on timelines of deliverables, seek guidance when needed, and escalate issues appropriately if required.
• Introductory knowledge of design of structural systems using various materials such as steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, etc).
• Limited experience in structural analysis, drafting, and design development tasks at various project stages.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited program with a focus in structural coursework
• Familiarity with drawing production software and BIM software such as AutoCAD, Microstation, and Revit is a plus.
• Familiarity with structural analysis and design software such as RISA 3D, Ram Structural System, Enercalc, SAP2000, etc is a plus.

Our best estimate of the hourly salary range for this position located in New York is $19/hr - $28/hr. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

VHB does not provide housing for internships.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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